Tarini Sipahimalani
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Canadian sniper breaks world record with 3.5km-long kill shot in Iraq
A Canadian sniper who killed an Islamic State (IS) militant from 3,540 metres away in Iraq last month has been lauded for his record-breaking feat. According to BBC, the Canadian shooter, a member of Joint Task Force 2, launched the McMillan TAC-50 rifle bullet from a high-rise building, with the bullet taking almost 10 seconds to hit his target. → Read More
Pakistani doctor's house hunt goes viral for his good looks
Apparently 'tall, dark and handsome' checks the box for 'post gone viral'. Following the famous steps of Jeremy Meeks, also known as "hot mugshot guy", whose pale, grey eyes and cool gaze caught the heated glance of many lusting fans, New York based doctor Rehan Munir couldn't help but catch some swoons after posting an ad on Gypsy Housing. → Read More
Man sent home from work for wearing shorts returns in vibrant pink dress
At season turnover, the heat has been showing its might, especially in the UK where it's not normally known to be so blisteringly hot. Call centre worker Joey Barge managed to dodge the heat's touch by wearing a vibrant pink dress to work after he was sent home for showing up in shorts - his relief from the scorching heat, reported Indy100. → Read More
Man jailed for dangling baby out of 15th storey window to get Facebook 'likes'
A man who dangled a baby out of a window to gain 1,000 Facebook 'likes' has been sentenced to two years' jail by an Algerian court. The man, who is reported to be a relative of the boy, posted a photo of himself loosely handling the baby, grasping him by his shirt, as the child was exposed 150 feet above heavy traffic from their 15th floor apartment. → Read More
Canadian woman caught on camera demanding to be treated by a 'white doctor'
A Canadian woman was caught on video spewing racist demands at a local walk-in clinic in Mississauga, Ontario. In the clip, she insisted that her son be treated by a "white doctor" who doesn't have "brown teeth" and is able to "speak English". Canadian-raised Hitesh Bhardwaj recorded the incident this past Sunday while waiting for his own appointment, later submitting it to CBC Toronto. → Read More
Grand theft avocado: 3 arrested for stealing $300,000 worth of avocados
Police are calling it grand theft avocado. Three men in California have been charged for stealing US$300,000 (S$416,000) worth of avocados. Joseph Valenzuela, 38, Carlos Chavez, 28 and Rahim Leblanc, 30, have their bail set at US$250,000 each. → Read More
Man arrested for unzipping pants and making 'lewd gestures' on flight
A 56-year-old man was arrested at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport on Saturday evening for allegedly harassing a female passenger on an IndiGo flight from Hyderabad. → Read More
Take your canine pal for a ride of a lifetime at this amusement park, Asia News
For those of you who proudly cradle your four-legged, long-tailed, fuzzy-snouted babies everywhere, Japanese amusement park Fuji-Q Highland, located in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, will allow you to unleash your unabashed affection for your canine this summer. → Read More
Alleged deranged man beheads wife after argument
A deranged man allegedly beheaded his wife following a stormy dispute in India yesterday (June 12). According to Press Trust India in an India Today report, the 52-year-old subsequently walked to the nearest police station in Lakhimpur Kher district in Uttar Pradesh with his wife's bruised head in hand, and surrendered to the police. → Read More
Bridesmaids who were proposed to at their bestie's weddings
A white lace dress adorns a bride's body as she walks down the aisle, father in hand, eyes gazing ahead. This is a day almost every woman dreamily waits for. A day they can selfishly claim their own. However, newly-wed Jess Nakrayko put motto "the bigger the better" to test. According to Huffington Post, bride Nakrayko orchestrated her best friend's proposal at her very own wedding. → Read More
Not-so-regular looking models defy traditional standards of beauty
Luscious hair, big eyes, tall stature, long limbs, pursed lips - these conventional features are what we've always laced our notions of beauty with. Fortunately, our definition of beauty has expanded in the past few decades. We are now more accepting of our rounded figures, embracing both the ferocity of angular jaws whilst simultaneously admiring the strong sassy lines that walk across runways.… → Read More
Man arrested for allegedly throwing pregnant wife off building
The police have arrested the husband of a 24-year-old woman for allegedly throwing her off a building, three days after the victim was admitted into Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi. The Indian Express reported that she was pregnant but gave no further details on her condition. → Read More
These batik swiss rolls are so pretty you won't want to eat them
There is something oxymoronic about aesthetic food. We only want what is desirable, void of all harsh bruises and marred surfaces. Yet when a dish that is able to imitate artistry is placed in front of us with glaring creative precision, we don’t dare give into our salivating mouths that are desperately straining for the culinary beauty. An online Singaporean bakery called Batikrolls by Nura has… → Read More
Elderly Chinese woman snatches hair off zoo camel as 'souvenir'
Quirky handbags, huggable stuffed toys and destination-branded keychains are what come to mind when purchasing touristy souvenirs to commemorate a trip well spent. An elderly Chinese woman however had other ideas, as she snatched a generous handful of hair off a camel's coat before stuffing the “memento” in her handbag. → Read More
Police arrest man who cheated victim of NTUC vouchers
A 28-year-old man has been arrested for cheating an online buyer, after failing to hand over $500 worth of NTUC Fairprice vouchers in full as promised. The victim made a police report on May 16, 2017, claiming that after paying the agreed amount of $470, an envelope she received contained only $250 worth of NTUC vouchers. The online seller then became uncontactable. → Read More
Nathan Hartono to perform at Pink Dot 2017
Singer Nathan Hartono will be one of the performers at this year's Pink Dot event, held annually in support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Hartono is also one of the ambassadors of the event, joining two others - Singapore paralympian Theresa Goh and singer/actor Ebi Shankara. This will be the ninth year that Pink Dot will be returning to Singapore, where it will… → Read More